Chapter 6: Troubleshooting - Smiths Medical BCI Pulse Manual De Instrucciones

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
No pulse
shown
on the
bargraph.
Pulse rate
is erratic,
intermittent,
or incorrect.
SpO value
2
is erratic,
intermittent,
or incorrect.
Finger Oximeter Operation Manual
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Pulse oximeter
is incorrectly
positioned on
the patient.
Poor patient
perfusion.
Defective pulse
oximeter.
Pulse oximeter
incorrectly
positioned.
Patient motion
Poor patient
perfusion.
Patient motion.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Reposition the pulse
oximeter.
Reposition the pulse
oximeter.
Try a new device
or contact your
authorized repair
center for help.
Reposition the pulse
oximeter.
Patient must remain
still to obtain an
accurate measurement.
Reposition the pulse
oximeter.
Patient must remain
still to obtain an
accurate measurement.
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